Blog posts
COVID-19: Information for Patients, Parents and Visitors
September 16, 2022
How Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is preparing, preventing and responding to the ongoing public health incident.
Community Ambassadors Connect Families With Vital Resources
August 24, 2022
A pilot program is providing one-on-one support to help families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles access needed social services.
A World of Good: Baby Ali, born in Qatar, Has His Heart Rebuilt at CHLA
August 19, 2022
Baby Ali was born with a hole in his heart called atrioventricular septal defect. His father’s search for the best surgeon to fix it led them to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
What You Should Know About COVID-19
June 21, 2022
We asked our experts for facts that can help answer the most essential questions that parents will have.
No Longer Night-Blind, Natalia Isn’t Afraid of the Dark
October 19, 2021
After being treated with a breakthrough gene therapy at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for a genetic eye disorder, 5-year-old Natalia can now see clearly for the first time in her life.
Javier’s Cancer Journey: From Mexico to L.A.
February 8, 2021
Three-year-old Javier is happy and healthy and back home in Mexico after successful treatment for neuroblastoma at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “We are back to the life we used to have, but we see
What to Expect at a Virtual Doctor Visit
January 28, 2021
Pediatrician Mona Patel, MD, provides tips for a successful virtual appointment with your child’s doctor.
Understanding the Coronavirus and COVID-19 on a Genetic Level
June 2, 2020
Patients of different ages and ethnicities, from a range of geographic locations, have been exhibiting varying types of illness and symptom severity due to COVID-19. While children were initially
How to Help Your Teen During COVID-19
May 4, 2020
Graduations. Proms. Quinceañeras. Bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs. Senior trips. Sports seasons. School plays. The COVID-19 crisis has canceled them all, and teens are feeling the pain. A CHLA expert
How to Breastfeed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies are encouraged to do so, while following basic safety